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Fall in love with this sweet story about a hopeful boy, a wonky chocolatier and a magical factory.
Bring the kids to experience a classic movie with a screening of this 1984 flick. Rated PG.
Based on the beloved animated film and the hit Broadway musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. comes to life onstage at the Baldwin Theatre. This classic fairy tale tells the story of the Beast, a spoiled prince who must break the curse that changed him into a hideous...
Dexter resident, Lori Fithian, has been facilitating drum circles and leading workshops for many years. Her program has been a favorite at the Library. A Drummunity circle is a word Lori invented for the community-building that happens when people come together around a circle of drums. You won’t believe...
Reading goes platinum as Jeff Wawrzaszek combines fresh material with his top ten, solid gold, family-favorite magic routines. Lots of fun and audience participation for all ages in store.
Stop by the library and enjoy a free bag of popcorn while watching a popular, newly-released family movie on the big screen.
Get ready for jokes, stories, silliness and even prizes at this audience participation-filled puppet show. Stay after the show for refreshments and a meet-and-greet with these zany Muppet-style puppets. Registration is not required, everyone is welcome.
This interactive mobile tour gives kids and parents the chance to ignite their creativity with Kinetic Sand, the original, satisfyingly squeezable natural sand that only sticks to itself and never dries out.
On Monday, July 9 at 2 p.m., kids ages 8 to 11 will test their musical trivia knowledge in this non-competitive, Jeopardy-style program. Categories include Pop Artists, Name That Tune, Sing It Karaoke and much more!
Registration is limited to 30. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at...
On Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m., Madcap Puppets will present "Rumpelstiltskin." Rose must spin straw into gold to save her father. With the help of a strange little creature she does the impossible, but she could lose everything if she can’t guess his name. This musical adaptation full...
Preschool children and their families are invited to join Miss Ann and her guitar on Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. for songs and musical stories. This is an entertaining way to practice important pre-reading skills by singing, rhyming and adding to the beat with percussion instruments.
Registration is limited...
On Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m., elementary school-age girls are invited to bring their dad, grandpa, uncle or any special guy and hit the dance floor! Crafts and refreshments are all part of the fun. Be sure to wear your fanciest outfit!
Registration is limited to 50. Visit ropl.org...
